Your new business partner
We’re here to help you drive business innovation, talent and growth.
Our offer
Whether you’re looking to develop new products, upskill your workforce, or improve your business performance, we can help.
We work with public and private organisations of all sizes, from SMEs to multinationals, to address real-world problems and develop industry-leading solutions.
Whatever your business challenges, we’re here to help you solve them, together.
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8th largest provider of graduates into the UK workforce at degree level
We are the 8th largest provider of graduates into the UK workforce at degree level with more than 1,000 employer partners. Our Careers team can help drive your business talent, whether you’re looking to:
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£75m in funding to innovate university-business engagement
£75m+ of government funding secured to work with businesses, delivering 500+ projects and bringing 170+ products to market.
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90% of our Research Impact is rated world-leading or excellent
We are one of the top modern universities for research quality with 90% of our research impact is rated world-leading or excellent. (REF 2021)
Discover how our research specialists can help drive your business innovation and R&D.
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The UK leading provider of degree apprenticeships
We are an OFSTED Outstanding provider of degree apprenticeships with over 750 employer partners of all sizes throughout England, from SMEs to multinationals, and public sector organisations.
Discover how we can help drive your business talent with our industry-relevant degree apprenticeships.
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1000+ expert researchers to help you innovate your business
We have over 1,000 leading researchers with the expertise to help you achieve your goals, address real-world problems and develop industry-leading solutions.
Discover how our research specialists can help drive your business innovation and R&D.
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Transforming healthcare together: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Discover how our long-standing partnership with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is delivering real‑world impact, strengthening the workforce and accelerating innovation and research across healthcare.
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Leading the conversation
James Walker, Director of Apprenticeships, explores the rapidly changing landscape of apprenticeships and what it means for employers, learners and regional economies.
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Upcoming events
Knowledge Exchange
Research and Policy: A day of cross-cutting dialogue
Help to Grow: Management October 2026
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General enquiries
If you have a general enquiry about our services to business, we’re happy to help.